Kris Aquino pens message to mom Cory on 9th death anniversary
REMEMBERING CORY. Kris Aquino writes a message for her mom, the late president Cory Aquino, saying because of her, she's doing her best to be a 'good mother' to her two sons. File photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Kris Aquino remembered her late mom Cory by posting a touching message on the ocassion of her 9th death anniversary Wednesday, August 1.
Cory, the first woman president, died on August 1, 2009 after battling colon cancer.
On Instagram, Kris shared how she felt "eerily" about the similar times and dates when her mom and dad died. Her father, the late senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr was assassinated on August 21, 1983.
She also fondly recalled the time Cory would tease her, saying Kris needed a male version of her mom to calm her.
"Because of what I saw in you, I can still believe that TRUE, COMMITTED and ENDURING LOVE is REAL because Dad was your 1st, last, and only love... You’d tease me that my perfect match would be a male Cory for a lifetime partner because you said I was the female Ninoy, and only a male version of you would understand the passionate tigas ulo/bawal sumuko/kakayanin lahat (stubborn and will do everything) in me... Mom, malabo na sigurong mangyari pa yun (I think that won't happen anymore)," she said.
She also wrote Cory would have been proud to see her grandsons Josh and Bimby today. Kris said that the values Cory instilled in them makes her determined to be the best mother to her two kids.
"I don’t doubt you’re proud of all I achieved. But I hope from heaven you’re seeing pinipilit & pinagsisikapan kong maging (that I am trying and forcing myself to be) 'good mom' because – I had the best role model in you.
"You know August has always been tough for us – but you instilled dignity and strength in all your children. So maybe, hopefully you no longer worry about us."
Meanwhile, Kris' sons Josh and Bimby joined their uncle, former president Noynoy Aquino, and aunts to the Manila Memorial to commemorate Cory's death anniversary.
9TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY. Former president Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino and his nephew Joshua commemorate the 9th death anniversary of former president Corazon Aquino. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler
CORY DEATH ANNIVERSARY. Pinky Abellada, Jiggy Cruz, and Bimby Yap pray during the 9th death anniversary of President Corazon Aquino. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler
Bimby recalled what he missed most about his grandmother.
